New Firmware, 3.5.7.11

A new firmware revision was released Saturday, the release is 3.5.7.11. It was installed on my 1.5 roadster. Notable changes included a speed display on one of the VDS screens. I've included screenshots here:

I've also learned that this firmware update has an interesting feature:

If you press on the green battery indicator on the main screen while driving, you can alternate between "Max Range," "Performance" and standard mode (with no label). I've confirmed this change takes effect immediately.

Kind of cool...If you're at the stop light and the guy next to you wants to challenge your acceleration, hit performance mode... If you're running low on charge, you can (without pulling over) change to max range.

...If you're at the stop light and the guy next to you wants to challenge your acceleration, hit performance mode... If you're running low on charge, you can (without pulling over) change to max range.

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You didn't say what year you have so I'm guessing a 2008.

If you are at the stoplight and you are in Range mode and the Porsche next to you wants to race you pull up on your emergency handle, press the wrench icon, press the charge button. then press the standard or performance buttons. Then click your way out to the Tesla car screen again and drop the emergency brake back down. It's really a lot of work. It's the same if you decide to drive in range to eek about a bit more by having the car "keep you honest".

Now hear's the sneaky bit. You can do this while driving by only clicking up the E brake one click. Still not easy but beats pulling over.

If you are at the stoplight and you are in Range mode and the Porsche next to you wants to race you pull up on your emergency handle, press the wrench icon, press the charge button. then press the standard or performance buttons. Then click your way out to the Tesla car screen again and drop the emergency brake back down. It's really a lot of work. It's the same if you decide to drive in range to eek about a bit more by having the car "keep you honest".

Now hear's the sneaky bit. You can do this while driving by only clicking up the E brake one click. Still not easy but beats pulling over.

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With the new firmware, just tap on the center of the screen (as shown above in the OP) to toggle among the modes. There's a note about this in the latest release notes for both 2008 and 2010 models.